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Halloween Chili Cookoff ! Join us October 30 at 5:00 pm for some Halloween fun! Wear your costume, bring a snack to share, and come hang out with us. We’ve got a few chili chefs signed up, but there's always room for more! Show off your chili making magic and join the fun. Whether yours is spicy, savory, meaty, vegan, or a family favorite, we want you in the mix! Sign up to be one of our chili champions! Come for the chili, stay for the Halloween fun! Fun & Fellowship Chic'Lits Chic’Lits is a book club for woman of the church. We have about 10 members. We meet on the first Monday of the month at the church. We begin the meeting with some snacks, wine and socializing. After a brief synopsis of the book and a little background on the author presented by one of the members, normally the person who suggested the book, we have a discussion of the book. The group is open to all woman. This is a wonderful place to get to know some of the other women of the congregation. Rug Hookers Part of the Association of Traditional Hooking Artists (ATHA) is an international fellowship of artists that fosters individuality and diversity in rug hooking. Rug Hookers meet on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9am to 3pm. Please contact the church office for more information. Theology on Tap Drinks, nibbles and theology! Theology on Tap gathers our monthly get-together, to have casual and informal chats about religious topics and articles of the day. We are currently discussing the questions that Jesus posed. Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the library. Bring your favorite beverage, sodas and water also available.

Seasonal Classes & Studies Spring 2023 2023 Lenten Series The 2023 Lenten Series takes place every Tuesday beginning at 6:00 pm starting on February 28 and ending on March 28. The booklet "Living Well Through Lent". To learn more, click here . Each session includes a potluck supper & great conversation.

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What We Do To seek and serve Christ in all persons. Here at Trinity Episcopal Church we love to serve the greater community, to serve each other, to help with worship, and to just hang out with each other. There are many ways to share your passion, to make a difference, to explore new ideas, to go deeper. Music Ministry Learn More Serving the Church Learn More Worship Ministries Learn More Children & Youth Learn More Serving our Neighbor Learn More Adult Formation Learn More Spiritual Care Learn More Creation Care Learn More

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Transition Update December 2024 - January 2025 Transition Report Timeline December 2024 – January 2025 Bob Bourne and Andrew Christopherson co-chairs Please mark your calendars for May 24. Father Bill (Very Rev. Canon Bill Dunn) will be installed as our new rector at a service at 10 am, followed by a celebratory luncheon, that promises to feature some good Texas barbecue. Thank you to everyone who took part in our transition process, from Homecoming Sunday April 2023, Story Day, various detailed committee work, small group meetings, completing the Parish survey, attending the HolyCow! analysis, or reviewing it later, completing the Parish profile and finally reviewing it and giving feedback to the vestry. Having been deliberate in our information gathering, the transition process has moved very quickly in the last few months. The Parish Profile was completed in September, the Vestry approved it and met with Canon Tom Quijada-Discavage, the Diocesan Canon responsible for “transformation.” We reviewed our options moving forward, and learned that in addition to a traditional search, we could petition the bishop to allow us to call our current Priest in Charge, Very Rev. Canon Bill Dunn as priest in charge under special circumstance (PICUSC), in essence bypassing the rest of the search and putting Fr. Bill on the fast track to become rector. Some of Trinity’ recent rectors have been chosen by this method and some by the traditional search process. Both methods have been successful in some instances, and both have seen failure. If mistakes have been made in the past, it may well have been in choosing a priest who did not truly match our needs as outlined on the then current Parish Profile. The vestry therefore asked the members of the congregation to review the profile very carefully, and advise the vestry whether, based on the profile, we should embark on a broad search for a rector, or petition the bishop to allow us to use the PICUSC track. The congregation responded! Decisions like this are never unanimous, and the vestry appreciated and listened carefully to all opinions. We also reviewed the profile ourselves, carefully reviewing Fr. Bill’s qualifications and our knowledge of him and comparing them with the qualities outlined in the profile. Congregational responses were overwhelmingly in favor of moving forward with Fr. Bill as PICUSC. At the vestry meeting on October 20, after continued review and discussion, and of course ascertaining that Fr. Bill was willing, a motion was unanimously passed to petition Bishop Taylor to allow us to call Fr. Bill as PICUSC. The diocese moved very quickly, and on October 24, we heard the bishop had responded favorably, and we were able to move forward. After completion of required paperwork and formalities, Fr. Bill was officially appointed as our PICUSC on October 26,2024 The PICUSC process traditionally is a yearlong journey including at least two “Mutual Ministry Reviews” conducted with the Vestry, the PICUSC and the diocese. Because of the time Fr. Bill has already spent leading our parish, (since July 5, 2022) we have been able to shorten that process. We were able to consider the Mutual Ministry review held in conjunction with Story Day, as our first and our second was held on November 23. After due deliberation with Canon Tom, the vestry were able to move forward and indicate to the diocese that we did intend to call Father Bill as our rector. The bishop’s schedule was reviewed, and May 24 set as the day for the installation. As I am sure you are aware, the vestry is extremely pleased with this decision, and Fr. Bill’s acceptance. If you haven’t already, please congratulate Fr. Bill next time you see him. If you would like to review the profile, it is available at the church office, or online at https://www.redlandsepiscopal.org/rectorsearch Please see our Timeline. It represents an abbreviated review of what has already happened in the transition process, and where we are going. It has been modified since our last update. (Green is what we have done, and blue is what’s next.) Please review the previous reports which are archived and easily accessible on this page. The Pentecost 2024 report contains a review of the HolyCow! and Small Group findings presentation made to the congregation after our Pentecost service by Andrew Christopherson. If you have questions about this process, please contact Kathleen in the office, (office@tec-redlands.org ) Bob (drbobbourne@gmail.com ) or Andrew (andrewchristopherson@gmail.com ) 2024 Profile April 2023 Update October 2023 Update December 2023 Update August 2023 Update November 2023 Update January 2024 update February 2024 Update October 2024 Update Easter 2024 Update Pentecost 2024 Update December 2024 Update Additional Resources HolyCow! Feedback 2024 HolyCow! Consulting Survey Results Below you will find additional resources as we move through our transition. Transition FAQ: Click HERE for PDF Developing a Parish Profile: Click HERE for PDF Reflections from the Episcopal Board of Transition Ministry: Click HERE for PDF For an example of a Parish Profile please view Trinity's 2012 Parish Profile: Click HERE for a PDF Types of Searches Executive Summary

Cans for Camp We are looking for a recycling champion to help support Trinity Camp! Each month, we need someone to take our collected recycle cans to the recycling center and bring proceeds back to the church offi ce.It's a simple but important once a month commitment, and every can counts toward helping making camp possible for our kids!If you're willing to take on this monthly ministry, and help turn cans into camp memories, we'd love to have you!Please contact Kathleen in the church offi ce or Andrew Christopherson if you're interested. 2027 Camp Dates June 13-19 2027 Trinity Church Camp CAMP NOW. CAMP FOREVER. Trinity Camp is a great time for all children who have completed 2nd grade through high school to experience a week of Christian fellowship. The camp site has land games like archery, volleyball, high-ropes, and a waterfront right on Big Bear Lake, with paddle boards, pedal boats, kayaks, canoes and more. Every day starts with a theme based activity in coordination with chapel time in which includes drama, singing and dancing. There is plenty of time for campers to do arts and crafts, join other campers in board games, and hang out at the water front. The day ends with a campfire which includes skits provided by the campers and more singing. It's a great week of fun and creating wonderful memories. Trinity Church Camp has been an integral part of our community and youth program since 1912. In 2014, the camp returned to the Santa Monica YMCA Camp in Big Bear, CA. This was Trinity Camp's home from 1977 to 2008. The location provides a large waterfront on Boulder Bay for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, pedal boats, canoes, and lake front swimming. Land activities include gaga ball, archery, basketball, ping-pong, arts and crafts, volleyball, a ropes course, and frisbee golf. A pool heated to a comfortable 80 degrees is available to campers. The longevity of Trinity Camp has been made possible by the generous support of the parishioners at Trinity. Music is a key part of the fun, provided by musicians and stage personalities! It has been through their dedication to sharing their great talents that all campers are provided immeasurable joy and leadership in the camp's worship and campfire activities. Traditions of songs and campfire skits are just two gems of Trinity Camp, but there are so many more – if you want to know more, just ask one of the thousands of Trinity Campers from over 100 years! Camp Now, Camp Forever. To find out more details, visit Trinity Camp's facebook page and look in events for our upcoming camp. Contact us via trinitycampforever@gmail.com

Our Vestry Working closely with the clergy and staff, the Vestry acts as the primary governing board of the parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector or priest-in-charge. The basic responsibilities of the vestry are to help define and articulate the mission of the congregation; to support the church’s mission by word and deed, to select the rector, to ensure effective organization and planning, and to manage resources and finances. OUR CURRENT VESTRY Melanie Hanson, Fr. Bill Dunn, Mary Frances Petite VESTRY OFFICERS Melanie Hanson - Sr. Warden Mary Frances Petite - Jr. Warden David Raff - Treasurer Hopi Reames-Hayes - Clerk Class of 2027 Cynthia Cervantes Christina Christopherson Doug Steeples Melanie Hansen Matthew Kirkconnell Chase Pendelton Class of 2028 Emily Harris Michael Miller Mary Frances Petite Class of 2029

Adult Formation There are many opportunities at Trinity to grow in your faith and spiritual life. From Bible Studies to Adult Forums to a church favorite, Theology on Tap, Trinity has something to offer just about everyone. Bible and Book Studies With a variety of topics and learning opportunities, Bible and book studies at Trinity help us explore and shape our beliefs. All are invited to be a part of the conversation. Click HERE to learn more. Seasonal Programs Each year Trinity offers special programs for the seasons of Advent (the season before Christmas) and Lent. Additionally, we offer opportunities for adult Confirmation and Baptism classes (Inquiry Classes.) Click HERE to learn about our current program. Theology on Tap Sit down, gather around, and grab a beer! Theology on Tap usually meets at one of the local brewery's where members & friends can talk faith and theology. All are are invited and you don't have to order a beer! Adult Sunday Forums Join us Sundays at 9:15 am in the Parish Hall for lively discussions on a range of topics. St. Jerome's Library Maintained and curated by our librarians Roger Baty, and Doug Macomber, the mission of St. Jerome's Library is to provide resource material for the ministries of Trinity Episcopal Church. Please click HERE to view the library catalog.

Mission & Values Our Mission The mission of Trinity Parish is to bear witness to God’s reconciling love, to proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ, and to seek and serve Christ in all persons. Our Vision A community of faith We strive to be a church where the resources that God has lavished upon us are leveraged to love people both within and outside of our doors. We seek to provide a safe space for people to deeply and honestly engage their faith—and their doubts—as we worship, engage the scriptures, and work together to put our faith in action as we grow in the knowledge and love of God and each other. A community of welcome As an Episcopal church, we are a sacramental community that endeavors to extend Christ’s spirit of lavish welcome to all people. Regardless of race, gender and/or sexual identity, age, socio-economic location, ability, or anything else, all are welcome in this place as beloved children of God. A community of action We envision a church that is free to be creative and forward thinking in the ways we open our church doors to our surrounding community, that we might invite our neighbors to come and see the good news of God in Christ as it is expressed and shaped by the animating power of the Holy Spirit through its members.